Young adults gathered in Japan to celebrate reaching 20, the age at which they can drink alcohol, smoke and get married without parental approval, although many events were cancelled due to coronaviru ... ( read original story ...)
Non-destructive carrier measurement in SiC power devices
Researchers at Nagoya Institute of Technology have found a way to create a 3D map of carriers inside silicon carbide power transistors without sawing them ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka claims new title as Louis Vuitton brand ambassador
Naomi Osaka has been named a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton. The 23-year-old Japanese tennis pro - a three-time Grand Slam singles champion and reigning champion at the US Open - has become the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Organisers Say Cancellation Report ‘Fake News’
Tokyo Olympics organisers played down a poll showing plunging support for the Games on Tuesday and said a report claiming cancellation could be discussed next month was "fake news". The comments, less ... ( read original story ...)
Escapades Up North! Where to Stay in Hokkaido – Japan’s Gorgeous Northern Island
For travelers in search of a different side of Japan, Hokkaido is where it's at. For many, Sapporo - a bustling metropolis on the frontier of Hokkaido’s wilderness - is the first destination. ( read original story ...)
New identity unveiled for Yokohama OTR and ATG combined entity
YOHT today released a new corporate identity, a new corporate logo, that draws on the 100 year plus legacy of Yokohama while underlining its own distinct space in the Off-Highway segment. As a result, ... ( read original story ...)
5 Places for Sapporo Ramen in Hiragishi, as Recommended by Local Ramen Connoisseurs
The birthplace of Sapporo Ramen trends is not just in the central area of Sapporo City. In this article, we’ll be checking out the regular haunts of lovers of Sapporo ramen, with the spotlight on the ... ( read original story ...)
Tajima to Launch New AI Embroidery Machines as TMEZ-KC Series: Solution to Labor Shortage at Production Sites
Tajima Industries Co., Ltd. (based in Nagoya, Japan), a leading embroidery machine manufacturer striving for automation of embroidery, production network management, and promotion of smart embroidery ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka revealed as the new face of Louis Vuitton
Three-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has been named brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton, and will appear in the French fashion house's Spring-Summer 2021 campaign. ( read original story ...)
Gov’t to expand state of emergency to cover Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Tuesday told executives of his ruling party that he plans to expand a state of emergency declared over the coronavirus pandemic to cover Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to widen state of emergency beyond Tokyo as virus surges – media
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told a meeting of ruling party executives on Tuesday he would declare a state of emergency for the three western prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo to stem ... ( read original story ...)
Japan emergency state to expand beyond Tokyo as COVID-19 cases climb: media
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told a meeting of ruling party executives on Tuesday he would declare a state of emergency for the three western prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo to stem ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Chugai soars 7% after UK says its drug reduces hospital time for Covid patients
The U.K. said patients receiving the drugs, typically used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, "left intensive care between 7 to 10 days earlier on average." ... ( read original story ...)
Snow patrol: the best ski resorts for a day trip from Tokyo
This article is part of a guide to Tokyo from FT Globetrotter. When the boy-meets-girl romantic comedy Watashi wo suki ni tsuretette (Why Don’t You Take Me Skiing?) became a hit ... ( read original story ...)
IOC reaffirms commitment to host Tokyo 2020 this summer amid speculations
BEIJING - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) reiterated its confidence in the host of the Tokyo 2020 and reaffirmed the joint effort to host the Games in an e-mail interview with Xinhua on ... ( read original story ...)
BentallGreenOak Buys Tokyo Music HQ for $693M
BentallGreenOak has agreed to purchase the Avex Building in Tokyo, Japan from entertainment conglomerate Avex Group. ( read original story ...)